I’m thinking this will be happening this weekend. {Recipe}
Tag Archives: chocolate
Cookie verses Brownie
So, one things I didn’t mention when talking about my apartment yesterday was its lack of stove. Unless Hong Kong apartments have had a western renovation, ovens are not usually a part of the deal.
…Which is a bit hard on someone like me with a sweet tooth. I love brownies and cookies and cakes… and they are a bit harder to find in these parts {probably a good thing for my waistline.} So when I do have access to one {a few lucky friends that have all a much treasured oven in their place} I have to decide what I will make.
I love brownies for their absolute chocolate goodness. But cookies can also be satisfying - and these cookies are one cookie inside another cookie– the ultimate double doozie. But these brownies are chocolate mint! But the cookies… I could go on for days.
Let’s hope that when I have access to oven I will be able to decide. 
Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
How To: Chocolate Covered Marshmallows
This week’s Ask-A-Planner is another How-To, this time on chocolate covered marshmallows with sprinkles. It sounds pretty simple {it is!} and by following just a few little tricks yours will be professionally perfect! {These are surprisingly good, by the way. They sound a little sweet, but somehow it all works out into wonderful goodness.}
To melt the chocolate and keep it at the right temperature for dipping a double boiler is needed. We created our own by putting a pot of water on to a low boil.
While waiting for that to boil, we got the other ingredients ready: semi-sweet chocolate chips in a metal bowl, ready to go on top of the boiling pot, a plate of sprinkles and marshmallows on a stick. {you can also use lollipop sticks, which look much nicer, but for this demo we cut down some bamboo skewers we had on hand.}
When the water is at a low boil, put the metal bowl of chocolate on the boiling pot and melted the chocolate down until there are no lumps.
Then take a marshmallow on a stick and dip it the the chocolate rolling it to ensure its covered on all sides.
Once chocolate is covering the marshmallow, roll it across the sprinkles to cover the sides. 
Then place the finished marshmallows on a sheet of wax paper {we didn’t do that here, and it was a mess. Thankfully we did when we made these for a party!}
That’s it! They look so colorful and fun at a party and add to any dessert set up. Enjoy! 
Crazy Cakes
Pretzel Cones Oh My!
Have you heard about these yet? I must get them. A pretzel cone + ciao bella dark chocolate sorbet = the perfect summer treat.


They also have a chocolate cookie cone, a chocolate chip cone and cookie cone with mini M&Ms.
Find Your Name…Then Eat It!
Edible place cards are all the rage, with Oh Happy Day and You Are My Fave leading the way. I love the idea of finding my seat, then getting to munch down right away, or take it home as a snack.
So I rounded up a few other options {and are maybe a little easier!}
Cookies are an obvious choice, and can fit any theme.
I also like these marshmallows for a s’mores party– although all the better if the chocolate and graham cracker are incorporated.
And for a brunch party, or just to help overnight guests find their seats at breakfast, cereal can be used.
Any other place cards that you can eat that you are crushing on? xoxox
Can I Offer You a Midnight Snack?
We had an enthusiastic house guest over the weekend, and she reminded us how much we like hosting. My new favorite blog, You Are My Fave, had such a cute idea, I wish we had this on hand. We often rent out our apartment over the holidays– this could get us some rave reviews. Maybe from our friends too.
On the look out for the perfect box… xoxo
Chocolate Thank You
A few weeks ago someone did me a favor. I’m fairly sure I’ll see him today, so I wanted to give him a little something to say thank you. I don’t know him very well, but he went out of his way to help me, and I appreciate it.
I planned to make cookies, but nothing went right on Sunday, so I found some yummy chocolate bars at Trader Joes (dark chocolate with caramel and black sea salt) and Whole Foods (Pear and Almond), wrapped them with ribbon and added a cute label from Paper Source. Hope that he likes chocolate!
What do you think? Do you think he will appreciate it?
Have a great weekend! xoxo
A Sweet Good-Bye
I love the special moments that we create every day— for birthdays, good-byes, presents and parties.
As someone who moves a lot, and recently left New York, this adorable cake certainty makes the good-bye sweeter. I am sure the recipient was touched, especially with the cherry yellow flags. What a thoughtful detail.
Super Bowl Sweets
A Bonus Post for the Big Game!
I plan on making something like this– I hope it comes out this cute!
Football brownies from Bakerella.
Football Whoopie Pies from Make Merry Events
Football Oreo Truffle Balls from Papery and Cakery




























